Where We Build Matters
Andréanne was a lead author on a recently published PICS (Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions) report, titled Where We Build Matters.
The report examines key challenges with the land use planning system in British Columbia and how this impacts climate adaptation planning.
Three key actions are provided to address these challenges:
Increase data-driven decision-making
Coordinate and direct climate-informed land use planning
Align risk reduction with financial incentives
Alli, Piper, Simonne, and Mieke provided technical support on this report.
Hill A, Clark D, Doyon A, Mauro I. Where We Build Matters: Land use planning for safety, affordability, and resilience. Victoria: Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions; 2026. https://climatesolutions.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Where-We-Build-Matters_FINAL.pdf
Doyon, A., Jang, N., Armitage, A. & Beattie, L. 2021. Resilience Planning Report. Prepared for the City of Burnaby, Long Range Planning Division.
Doyon, A. & Armitage, A. 2021. Climate Action Equity in Canada. Prepared for City of Vancouver, Sustainability Group.
Nadeau, M., Crowe, T., Atleo, C., Doyon, A. & Haegeli, P. 2021. HeliCat Canada Indigenous Engagement Toolkit: A Guide to establishing and maintaining relationships with Indigenous Peoples. Prepared for HeliCat Canada.
Moore, T., Moloney, S., Hurley, J. & Doyon, A. 2017. Implementing sustainability in the built environment: An analysis of the role and effectiveness of the building and planning system in delivering sustainable cities. School of Global, Urban and Social Studies and School of Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University. Available at: http://cur.org.au/cms/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/implementing-sustainability-in-the-built-environment.pdf
Raynor, K., Whitzman, C. Lowe, M., Doyon, A., Neely, K. & Collins, M. 2016. Engaging Research: Inter-disciplinary perspectives on collaborative planning and participatory action research. Transforming Housing, Melbourne School of Design, University of Melbourne. Available at: https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/2603542/Engaging_Research_0.pdf